Free Fax Machine in Windows XP

I'll just bet you did not know that there is a FAX machine included in Windows XP. Actually, it is not really a fax machine as much as it is a FAX component. And the reason you probably don't know about is that Windows XP does not automatically install it.

Of course, to make it work, you still need to have a fax/modem installed in the computer, connected to a regular phone line. But, if you have one and want to install the FAX component, here is how you do it.

1. Click Start, then Control Panel.
2. Then, open the Add/Remove Programs applet.
3. Click Add/Remove Windows Components.
4. Then, in the list of Windows components, scroll down to select Fax Services and check the check box.
5. Click Next. You may be asked to insert the Windows XP installation disk. Click OK (you can also specify a network path for the XP installation files).

That's it. I hope it works for you.